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“New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices.” By Jonel Aleccia

Aleccia highlights new rules for the WIC program, aimed at promoting healthier food choices for low-income families. These changes include increased funding for fruits and vegetables, expansion of food options to include items from diverse cultures, and adjustments to allowances for juice and milk. While the updates are praised for prioritizing nutrition, some experts express disappointment over the exclusion of peanut products, which could have helped prevent allergies in high-risk infants.

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